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Uché Blackstock

A Black physician dedicated to work at the intersection of medicine, health equity, and systemic racism.

Top 3 podcasts with Uché Blackstock

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May 28, 2024 • 5min

5 minute walk & talk: Uché Blackstock on how your neighborhood impacts your health

Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses the impact of neighborhood on health and the legacy of racism in medicine. She shares personal stories and reflections on self-care, health systems, and community impact. The importance of physical activity and self-care practices for community well-being is highlighted.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 38min

How racism ages Black people

Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses how racism can age Black people's bodies faster, leading to health disparities in chronic diseases. They explore the impact of weathering on Black health, disparities in healthcare for black patients, bias in medical diagnosis and treatment, policy solutions for racial health disparities, health inequities in Black communities, and systemic racism in healthcare for Black women.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 34min

The Legacy of a Black Physician: Dr. Uché Blackstock on Racism in Medicine

Dr. Uché Blackstock, a Black female physician and author of Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, discusses health disparities in the Black community, including lack of standardized care for sickle cell disease and high Black maternal mortality rates. She highlights the role of chronic stress due to systemic racism in perpetuating poor health outcomes. Dr. Uché and Morgan provide insight into how local community health, better practices in health leadership, and education can address these barriers.